Physical Activity Program for Childhood Obesity
(ACTIVE Trial)
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment for childhood obesity?
Research shows that physical activity is a key part of treating childhood obesity, helping to increase energy use and improve overall health. Programs combining exercise with health education and healthy eating, like those at weight-management camps or community settings, have been effective in managing weight in children.12345
Is the physical activity program for childhood obesity safe for children?
Research indicates that physical activity programs for children, including those with obesity, are generally safe and can lead to positive health outcomes such as improved body composition and fitness. These programs are designed to meet the specific needs of children and have been shown to be beneficial without significant safety concerns.678910
How does the physical activity program treatment for childhood obesity differ from other treatments?
The physical activity program for childhood obesity is unique because it focuses on increasing energy expenditure through daily activities, sports, and active commuting, while also involving family and friends for support. Unlike other treatments, it emphasizes improving the child's overall health, including their metabolic profile and psychological well-being, rather than just focusing on weight loss.12111213
What is the purpose of this trial?
Hamilton is a city with a growing newcomer population. Families who are new to Canada do not always have the same resources to access healthy active living (HAL) activities as compared to Canadian-born families. The SCORE! ACTIVE trial will recruit newcomer families with young children in Hamilton and help provide them with access to HAL activities. Through this, the investigators want to see if newcomer children's perspectives of physical activity will change over time. They will also see if increasing newcomer children's access to these resources will promote an increase in HAL behaviours.
Eligibility Criteria
The SCORE! ACTIVE trial is for newcomer families with young children in Hamilton who may not have easy access to healthy active living (HAL) activities. The goal is to see if providing these resources can change the children's views on physical activity and increase their participation in HAL behaviors.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline Assessment
Initial baseline measures are taken in each community before the intervention
Intervention
Implementation of physical activity programming, navigator services, and health promotion messaging
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in physical activity self-efficacy and behaviors
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Health promotion
- Navigation
- Physical activity program
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Lead Sponsor
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Collaborator